A bitter sweet day
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 6:23 pm
Hello everyone.
Today....was bitter sweet thats for sure. I bought a new truck and will be selling my 96 L400.
As the story goes, this is my second van. I started out with a 91 L300 and what a great machine that was...I had it for 6 years and put around 180,000KM on it...it never left me stranded. The memories and the trips...could have never happened in anything other than that van. I will never forget it and i miss it.
I sold that one with 305,000KM in Calgary and bought a 96 L400 thinking....it would be the ideal van, newer is better...And it is...ish.
The drive train, suspension, interior, all an upgrade from the L300. But I think I was thinking or building it up more...it had a lot to live up to.
I should also say that I live in a rather harsh place weather wise called High Level AB....8hr drive north of Edmonton. So its hard on vehicles here...and a 2 to 4 day lag time for any parts...so im making the choice to put it up for sale it and move on.
In my time with my vans I have dealt with Butch at CVI.....and I can say that those are the best most honest guys around. I have called him many times for advice on something or parts or whatever and he was always willing to take the time to chat and help me out. The service has been great and fairly priced. Also I have dealt with Graham at Coombs Country Autos...good dude as well. Very helpful with info, parts and advice.
Honestly, all i wanted to ask in this post was where to sell a van lol....but look at me babble on.
These vans get in you blood, the people you meet and deal with, the questions you get asked, the knowledge you aquire, the memories, and yes the breakdowns...its a very special thing and i will miss it...im sure no one will come up and ask me where i got my new truck.
So....Where do I post my van for sale on here...it looks like the sales forum is all dealers now...
Thanks for reading my random thoughts and such. Enjoy your vans and the times they bring you....Ill miss mine.
Today....was bitter sweet thats for sure. I bought a new truck and will be selling my 96 L400.
As the story goes, this is my second van. I started out with a 91 L300 and what a great machine that was...I had it for 6 years and put around 180,000KM on it...it never left me stranded. The memories and the trips...could have never happened in anything other than that van. I will never forget it and i miss it.
I sold that one with 305,000KM in Calgary and bought a 96 L400 thinking....it would be the ideal van, newer is better...And it is...ish.
The drive train, suspension, interior, all an upgrade from the L300. But I think I was thinking or building it up more...it had a lot to live up to.
I should also say that I live in a rather harsh place weather wise called High Level AB....8hr drive north of Edmonton. So its hard on vehicles here...and a 2 to 4 day lag time for any parts...so im making the choice to put it up for sale it and move on.
In my time with my vans I have dealt with Butch at CVI.....and I can say that those are the best most honest guys around. I have called him many times for advice on something or parts or whatever and he was always willing to take the time to chat and help me out. The service has been great and fairly priced. Also I have dealt with Graham at Coombs Country Autos...good dude as well. Very helpful with info, parts and advice.
Honestly, all i wanted to ask in this post was where to sell a van lol....but look at me babble on.
These vans get in you blood, the people you meet and deal with, the questions you get asked, the knowledge you aquire, the memories, and yes the breakdowns...its a very special thing and i will miss it...im sure no one will come up and ask me where i got my new truck.
So....Where do I post my van for sale on here...it looks like the sales forum is all dealers now...
Thanks for reading my random thoughts and such. Enjoy your vans and the times they bring you....Ill miss mine.